Hotel Overview

outstanding

Only thing i didn't like was having to pay for parking at hotel...everythingeelse was excellent.... See full review

Diana a.

Mar 24, 2015

Great winter getaway!

Love this place! When we can't get a room at their sister property (Humphrey's Half Moon Inn) we... See full review

azgirlie

Mar 18, 2015

Ten acres of tropical parkland plus two pools on San Diego waterfront

The Dana on Mission Bay is located on 10 acres of landscaped tropical gardens in the center of Mission Bay Aquatic Park. Water views are available from many of the rooms as the hotel is a short stroll from the beach and adjacent to Sunset Park. The Dana on Mission Bay has two pools, kayaks and pedal boats for hire, and a Guest Services staff who arrange dinner reservations and tours on request. The hotel has two restaurants serving great food and a casual atmosphere.

Reasons to stay

Two spas and two swimming pools

Complimentary lawn games such as volleyball and ping pong

Shuttle to SeaWorld courtesy of the hotel

The Dana on Mission Bay rooms

The 271 rooms occupy two different areas of The Dana on Mission Bay, and include 12 suites. Many rooms have balconies or patios that take advantage of the hotel's waterfront location. Most rooms have standard amenities such as safe, flat-screen TV, microwave and mini refrigerator. Rooms also include free Wi-Fi and high speed Internet.

Things to do nearby

SeaWorld (0.9 mi/1.4 km)

Mission Beach (1.0 mi/1.6 km)

Belmont Park (1.0 mi/1.6 km)

Children's Museum (5.9 mi/9.0 km)

La Jolla (7.5 mi/10.0 km)

San Diego Zoo (7.5 mi/10.0 km)

Del Mar Racetrack/Fairgrounds (15.0 mi/20.0 km)

Policies and fees

For a non-refundable pet cleaning deposit of $100 (for up to 6 nights), small dogs are allowed to stay in guest rooms overnight. There will be an additional $100 fee for stays exceeding 6 nights.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

The Dana On Mission Bay Rooms

Deluxe Bay View Room

These extra large guest rooms are located in the Water's Edge area and offer upgraded amenities including private patios or balconies with sweeping bay views and wet-bars with refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. Rooms also feature flat screen TVs, custom, hand-crafted and imported furniture and louvered shutters. These bay view rooms are "the place" to watch for fabulous sunset views over the water! Bay View rooms have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa however, rooms with 1 king bed may also be requested. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.

Hotel Map

Next door to SeaWorld, Within walking distance of Beaches, Belmont Park. Complimentary transportation to SeaWorld. Shuttle available to Airport, Amtrak station, and Cruise Ship Terminal for a fee. 10 minutes from Downtown San Diego, Zoo, Old Town & Balboa Park.

Nearby points of interest

Belmont Park: 0.9 mi

Hospitality Point: 1 mi

Mission Bay Park: 2 mi

Pacific Beach: 2.2 mi

Bazaar Del Mundo: 2.5 mi

Old Town San Diego: 2.5 mi

Junipero Serra Museum: 2.5 mi

Whaley House Museum: 2.6 mi

Sunset Cliffs: 2.7 mi

Heritage Park: 2.8 mi

Port of San Diego: 3.5 mi

Firehouse Museum: 5.1 mi

San Diego Museum of Art: 5.1 mi

San Diego Zoo: 5.4 mi

San Diego Museum of Man: 5.5 mi

Belmont Park: 0.9 mi

Hospitality Point: 1 mi

Mission Bay Park: 2 mi

Pacific Beach: 2.2 mi

Bazaar Del Mundo: 2.5 mi

Old Town San Diego: 2.5 mi

Junipero Serra Museum: 2.5 mi

Whaley House Museum: 2.6 mi

Sunset Cliffs: 2.7 mi

Heritage Park: 2.8 mi

Port of San Diego: 3.5 mi

Firehouse Museum: 5.1 mi

San Diego Museum of Art: 5.1 mi

San Diego Zoo: 5.4 mi

San Diego Museum of Man: 5.5 mi

San Diego Automotive Museum: 5.5 mi

San Diego Aerospace Museum: 5.5 mi

Timken Museum of Art: 5.6 mi

Botanical Building: 5.6 mi

Casa De Balboa: 5.6 mi

Childrens Museum of San Diego: 5.6 mi

Spanish Village Art Center: 5.7 mi

Qualcomm Stadium: 5.7 mi

San Diego Natural History Museum: 5.7 mi

Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 5.8 mi

San Diego Convention Center: 5.9 mi

Family Fun Center: 6.1 mi

PETCO Park: 6.2 mi

Sorrento Valley: 9 mi

Chula Vista Nature Center: 11.8 mi

Legoland: 25.5 mi

California Center For The Arts Museum: 25.8 mi

Cox Arena: 2,120.8 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info

The Dana is proud to feature a Conference Center which opened in July 2004! Offers over 3500 sq. feet of indoor meeting and banquet space and up to 7,000 sq. feet of space for weddings & outdoor functions.

Dining

Firefly Restaurant & Bar

With a contemporary atmosphere and innovative cuisine unique to the California region, the Firefly is the perfect stop for a relaxing dinner or simply a cocktail to unwind at the end of the day. The Firefly also provides poolside service at the Bay View pool. Open for Brunch & Dinner daily from 10am to 9pm. Happy Hour is served from 3:30 to 5:30pm daily.

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl casual eatery offers fresh, California cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant is known throughout the San Diego area for its incredible breakfast menu. The Blue Pearl also offers children's menus. Picnic lunches can be prepared by the restaurant for families to take along on their day at SeaWorld. Open daily for breakfast from 6:30am to 11:30am and dinner from 5pm to 10pm.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

4:00 PM

Check-out:

12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

Pretty good deal overall.

The staff was very accommodating with some minor issues we had. The hotel is in a great location for fast access to beaches and easy access to downtown. There are great walking and biking trails right outside the rooms that run right next to the bay. We have stayed here before and, although the rooms are in need of updating, we would definitely stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

2

Location:

4

Value:

4

Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel

We love the food and prices at Fillipes on Garnet Ave (right off Mission Blvd) and always make that a two night stop.

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Diana a.

Business

N/A

Mar 24, 2015

outstanding

Only thing i didn't like was having to pay for parking at hotel...everythingeelse was excellent....

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

daverino

Business

visalia

Mar 20, 2015

short stay

This was a clean nice hotel. Parking off site would be an easy walk if you don't want to pay for parking.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

4

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

azgirlie

Business

Queen Creek

Mar 18, 2015

Great winter getaway!

Love this place! When we can't get a room at their sister property (Humphrey's Half Moon Inn) we always stay here. Same beautiful property, rooms and fabulous staff!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

newinone

Business

N/A

Mar 10, 2015

Awesom family trip

Ideal location.Room is ok.Shuttle service is convenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

3

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

phil a.

Business

ontario

Mar 3, 2015

Exactly as expected

Stayed there many times, it's the only hotel I will stay at on mission bay we always enjoy staying in the older section because that's The part that felt like a summer home when my family took us there starting 40 years ago and I took my kids there and now my kids take my grandkids to there. When my kids were growing up we would keep the boat there all year long and book 2 rooms side-by-side every weekend all summer long . Their customer service is better than any Hotel I stayed at anywhere . We highly recommend this hotel if you want a wonderful hotelwith wonderful service with a laid-back atmosphere

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would recommend

Betty A.

Business

N/A

Mar 3, 2015

great trip

Our stay was nice,we ran into a few problems but Jon Carter the supervisor was great,and made the trip turn out very nice. Their could have been more restaurants at the hotel, but we found down by the beach many, only a few blocks away.The whale watching was total cool, we saw whales and it was right across the street from the hotel.I would have to do whale watching everytime. Looking forward to going to san diego again, Thanks for the great deal. Betty Ackerman

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

3

Location:

3

Value:

3

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Helen T.

Business

N/A

Mar 2, 2015

Presidents' Weekend --- Feb. 2015

This was our second stay at this hotel. The grounds are amazing. Dined and had drinks at the Firely (outside tables) -- very enjoyable. We also had breakfast at the Blue Pearl which was nothing special just basic breakfast fare, but the price was right and the staff were exceptional. Great to be able to walk to restaurants. The hotel staff were very accommodating and professional. Loved the location. There was a walking path around Mission Bay steps from our room. Kayaks, bikes etc were available for rent right on the property. The hotel was full given the president's weekend. Yet the rooms had excellent sound proofing. The only negative would be the resort fee ($7) and internet - which included coupons ($14). We were not charged for parking perhaps due to our 5-night stay. Otherwise it is $20 a day. Also for touring San Diego this is a great location. A five minute drive to Mission Beach (boardwalk takes you to Pacific Beach). Can walk, bike, or skate!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would not recommend

Mirjana R.

Business

N/A

Feb 19, 2015

leisure time

I was expected very nice time at Dana but all photos were not accurate! They put just deluxe rooms om website and they are much better than all standard ones. So I ended as many travelers there with upgrading which was not expected or cheap at all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

3

Location:

4

Value:

3

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

jason k.

Business

Edmonds

Feb 17, 2015

Wedding Trip

There are two different plans for the resort. The suites are very nice. The bedrooms are just ok

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

3

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Dana On Mission Bay

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would recommend

Mirjana R.

Business

Vancouver

Feb 12, 2015

Relaxing trip

I was staying a few times in Coronado Bay Resort which is amazing, with an exceptional service and staff! This time I decided to explore Mission Bay and DANA seemed cute hotel. I was very upset when I saw my room, it was not even near rooms on your site. Of course it appeared that standard room are so different than Deluxe room. I ended with upgrading, not a small amount of money, and room was great. I travel a lot and never had such bad experience as this, that rooms vary so much. This is not fair not to put on website BOTH types of rooms so people can decide according to their wishes. It was the same in many reviews I read before. So no next time.